Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre

Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times

Originally a luxury hotel, the eight-story Church of Scientologys Celebrity Centre in Hollywood was built in the style of a 17th century French castle with a striking white facade and turrets that loom over the nearby Hollywood Freeway. According to a church website, the Celebrity Centre caters to artists, politicians, leaders of industry, sports figures and anyone with the power and vision to create a better world.

Originally a luxury hotel, the eight-story Church of Scientologys Celebrity Centre in Hollywood was built in the style of a 17th century French castle with a striking white facade and turrets that loom over the nearby Hollywood Freeway. According to a church website, the Celebrity Centre caters to artists, politicians, leaders of industry, sports figures and anyone with the power and vision to create a better world. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)

Originally a luxury hotel, the eight-story Church of Scientologys Celebrity Centre in Hollywood was built in the style of a 17th century French castle with a striking white facade and turrets that loom over the nearby Hollywood Freeway. According to a church website, the Celebrity Centre caters to artists, politicians, leaders of industry, sports figures and anyone with the power and vision to create a better world.